Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryReporting to Environmental Services supervisors, Custodians are responsible for performing cleaning and related duties for all assigned University buildings. Areas of responsibility include classrooms, laboratories, clinics, offices, lounges, washrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and other designated building spaces, as required.Key ResponsibilitiesDusts horizontal and vertical surfacesSweeps/dry-mops and wet-mops floors and stairways using dust mops, tools, buckets, wringers, wet mops and automatic floor machines, as requiredVacuums mats and carpeted areasCleans and disinfects washroom surfaces and replenishes paper, plastic, and soap suppliesRemoves refuse from domestic size containers and transfers bagged or loose waste to exterior dumpsters and waste holding sitesTransfers recyclables/organic waste to designated holding sitesCleans glass and polishes doors and partitionsStrips and waxes floors and baseboards using appropriate equipmentWashes walls and ceilings (using ladders), as necessaryArranges furniture (event set-ups) in designated areasClears building entrances (exterior steps and landings)



of snow, ice, litter and other debris, as requiredReplaces light bulbs, as requiredMaintains a clean work environmentPerforms other duties as requiredNoteThis position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.Required QualificationsPrevious recent and related experience is requiredAbility to take direction and work with minimal supervisionReliable and punctualGood communication and organizational skillsMust be willing and able to work overtime, as requiredGeneral safety and WHMIS training an assetApplication ConsiderationBargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.Dal.Ca/hiringfordiversity .Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsRésumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)Optional DocumentsCover Letter

📌 Custodian (Term) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality